BCI Falcon 45 (2007-2008): Suspension
Recall 08V449000 · Sep 4, 2008 · Bci (Bus & Coach International)
72
vehicles affected
72
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08V449000
- Date
- Sep 4, 2008
- Maker
- Bci (Bus & Coach International)
- Units affected
- 72
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Front > Springs > Air suspension > Springs/bags
- Model years
- 2007-2008
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
BCI IS RECALLING 72 MY 2007-2008 FALCON 45 BUSES. THESE VEHICLES HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR AN OUT-OF-LEVEL CONDITION LEADING TO POSSIBLE TRANSVERSE AXLE LOADING.
What can happen
TRANSVERSE LOAD CAN CREATE INCREASED AXLE LOAD AT ONE SIDE CAUSING TIRE WEAR WHICH, IF UNADDRESSED, COULD CAUSE TIRE FAILURE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE LEFT FRONT LEVELING VALVE ASSEMBLY AND REPLUMB THE FRONT AIR BAGS TO RIGHT FRONT LEVELING VALVE ONLY. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BCI AT 1-877-452-9224.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Bci | Falcon 45 | 2007-2008 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 08V449000?
1 model: Bci Falcon 45 (2007-2008), about 72 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 08V449000?
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE LEFT FRONT LEVELING VALVE ASSEMBLY AND REPLUMB THE FRONT AIR BAGS TO RIGHT FRONT LEVELING VALVE ONLY. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BCI AT 1-877-452-9224.
What can happen?
TRANSVERSE LOAD CAN CREATE INCREASED AXLE LOAD AT ONE SIDE CAUSING TIRE WEAR WHICH, IF UNADDRESSED, COULD CAUSE TIRE FAILURE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.